Guam, Northern Mariana Islands Moderate High Surf Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 11:03

Headline: 
High Surf Warning issued July 6 at 4:03AM ChST until July 9 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
High Surf Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM ChST Wednesday. For the High Surf Warning, until 4 PM ChST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Waters will be deadly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous surf is expected along north, east, and south facing reefs this morning as Super Typhoon Bavi makes its way across Rota and typhoon force conditions continue, spreading to west facing reefs soon after. Surf will potentially build to 35 feet this morning, especially near Rota, and 30 feet elsewhere as Bavi makes its passage through the Marianas as a Category 5 Super Typhoon. During the passage of Bavi, coastal inundation could approach 12 feet, especially near the storm center passing over Rota due to the dome effect. Once Bavi exits to the west- northwest by Tuesday, coastal inundation and erosion is likely to increase along west facing shores while easing elsewhere.
Instruction: 
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.
Area Description: 
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU